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For better health, eat fruits and vegetables and be active every day!
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Harvest of the Month - Beans

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Dial 2-1-1 For Community Services
Looking for advice on food stamps (SNAP), food banks, or housing resources for families in need? Dial 2-1-1 to access hundreds of community services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all in multiple languages.  Visit the Dial 211 website for more information..
posted 05/28/10

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Think About Next Year
It's never too early to start thinking about the new year. Visit Create a Healthy Classroom and learn new ways to support your students' academic success.
posted 05/28/10

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Poster Contest Winners
Want to know who won the Re-Think Your Drink poster contest?  Take a look at these winners. (pdf). Artwork to be posted soon.
posted 06/14/10


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Nutrition News Online
View our Spring 2010 newsletter and read about the farmer responsible for growing the yummy strawberries that students and families have tasted at farmers' markets in San Francisco.
posted 05/28/10

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Wellness Policy Posters
View the poster that supports healthy eating and physical activity.
For a copy, contact your health advocate or health liaison. English, Spanish, Chinese (pdf)

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Nutrition Education In Action



Re-Think Your Drink This Summer

How much sugar does the average American consume in a year? More than 100 pounds … which is about quarter of a pound of sugar a day!

You may wonder how it is possible that people consume this much sugar. We are talking about the extra sugar that manufacturers add to food and drinks. Most of the added sugar in our diets comes from sodas and other sweetened beverages. It is time to re-think your drink!

How much sugar is in a 20-ounce soda? Begin by reading the label. There are 65 grams of sugar in a single serving bottle of soda. To calculate the amount of sugar in a teaspoon, take the 65 grams and divide by four.  That equals approximately 17 teaspoons. Would you add 17 teaspoons of sugar to a glass of iced tea or lemonade?

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In Action

In Action Nutrition and Learning: PD Series for Elementary Teachers
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Youth ambassadors deliver healthy eating message to classmates
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Breakfast Club and the power of Collaboration
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Voices in our Schools
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Spend the Day at the Farmers' Market With Your Class
In Action

Planning a Walking Club at Elementary Schools
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Teachers Model Healthier Lifestyle for Students and Colleagues
In Action Chef in the Classroom

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